US Bridges

US 189 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Sublette County, Wyoming · Labarge - Big Piney · Structure no. NEM

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying US 189 over Wildlife Crossing in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 818 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesUS 189
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationLabarge - Big Piney
RouteU.S. Route 189
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.29846, -110.18797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2024)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 189 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 189 over Wildlife Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 189 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 189 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 189 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.